Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin promised on Thursday to strengthen the country’s political system and democracy, modernize the economy and protect it from “outside shocks” if he returns to the Kremlin in March 2012.
When asked about his priorities as presidential candidate, Putin said during his Q&A session with the nation that he will work to “strengthen Russia’s political system” and “broaden the basis of democracy” by improving dialogue between citizens and the authorities.
He also pledged to diversify and modernize Russia’s economy, develop the social sphere and protect Russia from “foreign impostors” and its economy from “outside shocks,” without specifying how he plans to achieve these goals.
